Regional Patient Access Manager – Northeast

Neurocrine Biosciences

. Provide field access support services and education to healthcare professionals to maximize patient access to company products and accelerate time to treatment .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $151,000 - $206,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient access support, payer coverage policies, and specialty pharmacy operations, with a strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across diverse teams. Proven leadership in managing complex patient access issues and enhancing operational efficiencies within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Pharma/Biotech Commercial ExperienceSpecialty Pharmacy/Market Access ExperiencePatient Support Programs KnowledgePayer Coverage Criteria CommunicationLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient Access SupportPayer Coverage PoliciesPrior Authorization ProcessesPrescription AdjudicationProject ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationDocumentation RequirementsFinancial Assistance Programs

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaboration SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

CoverMyMedsElectronic Patient Access Submission Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA DegreeMaster’s Degree or MBAPharmD or PhD

Industry Keywords

Specialty PharmaciesManaged CarePharmacy Benefit ManagersGovernment PayersRare Disease ProductsEndocrinology ExperienceReimbursement SupportFinancial Assistance Adherence ProgramsNational Health Care SystemPharmaceutical Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide field access support services and education to healthcare professionals to maximize patient access to company products and accelerate time to treatment
Communicate with specialty pharmacies and HUB partners in support of marketed products in the United States
Collaborate with field sales, network pharmacy, market access, commercial analytics, operations, and Payer Marketing
Build and sustain relationships with pharmacies, physicians, office staff, and other healthcare professionals to resolve coverage problems for prescriptions in process
Train and educate healthcare professionals on payer-specific coverage policies, documentation requirements, appeals processes, and patient financial assistance programs
Introduce electronic patient access submission technology such as CoverMyMeds
Explain payer criteria, forms, prior authorization, Letters of Medical Necessity, appeals, step edits, formulary exception requests, and related documentation requirements
Problem-solve and conduct case resolution
Communicate compliantly with field sales, corporate employees, healthcare professionals, network pharmacies, and HUB employees to identify and resolve coverage and patient access issues
Identify and communicate payer issues to the National Account Directors team
Report opportunities and challenges related to patient access issues to management
Present insights into payer coverage policies and processes at internal business reviews and national/regional sales meetings
Monitor distribution network processes, propose workflow strategies, and share best practices on specialty distribution efficiency
Support a diverse and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree in a related field and 6+ years of pharma/biotech commercial experience, with 2+ years of specialty pharmacy/market access experience
Rare disease product experience preferred, ideally coupled with Endocrinology experience
Previous experience in other pharma/biotech functions desired, including sales, management, marketing, or managed markets
Master’s degree or MBA preferred and 4+ years of related experience
PharmD or PhD and 2+ years of related experience
Knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines
Ability to improve tools and processes within the functional area
Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
Leadership skills and ability to lead lower levels and/or indirect teams
Excellent computer skills
Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking, project management, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong understanding of specialty pharmacies, managed care, pharmacy benefit managers, and government payers and their impact on product access
Excellent working knowledge of patient support programs, including reimbursement support and financial assistance adherence programs
Strong understanding of prescription adjudication processes
Ability to communicate payer coverage criteria and prior authorization processes
Understanding of current issues within the marketplace, pharmaceutical industry, and national health care system
Ability to travel overnight up to 60%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with a target of 30% of earned base salary
Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Paid caregiver/parental leave
Paid medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage